Hurricane Helene
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Feb- 2025 -5 February
Section of NC-88 in Ashe County closed for Helene repairs
A section of NC-88 in Ashe County is closed for repairs related to Helene. The section is near Clint Gilley…
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4 February
Blowing Rock Historical Society Donates $3,000 to Watauga Arts Council’s Hope After Helene Arts Relief Fund
Boone, NC — The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) is proud to announce a generous donation of $3,000 from the Blowing…
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4 February
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene
At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to…
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3 February
Legends on App State campus to be demolished
Legends, the long-time entertainment venue on the App State campus, will be demolished. The building was condemned after a sinkhole…
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3 February
Governor Josh Stein Advocating for $1.07 Billion to Rebuild Western NC
Governor Josh Stein today requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. Governor…
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3 February
Final Debris Removal in the Town of Boone for Hurricane Helene-related Debris, Ending February 14th
The Town of Boone Public Works Department, along with SDR, is making a final town-wide collection of storm debris from…
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3 February
Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard Warns Residents to Beware of Fraudulent Volunteers After Hurricane Helene
YANCEY COUNTY, NC – Sheriff Shane Hilliard is issuing a warning to the citizens of Yancey County to be vigilant…
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2 February
Interim Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris Update from App State — Friday, January 31, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025 This week, the UNC System Board of Governors met in Raleigh. This group of North Carolina…
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Jan- 2025 -31 January
Governor Josh Stein in Boone Announces $30 Million Public-Private Partnership to Fund Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline Article by Morgan Hopkins Today in Boone, Governor Josh Stein joined Dogwood Health Trust to announce a…
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30 January
Community Helping Agencies Receive Foundation Grants
Boone, North Carolina (January 30, 2025) – Watauga County citizens will benefit from five grants worth $42,500 awarded recently to…
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